Holder impressed by Thomas aggression
Captain Jason Holder lauded the performance of fast bowler Oshane Thomas, who impressed in Friday’s seven-wicket World Cup victory over Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Rassie: It looks a lot worse than it is
Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen has suggested that the heavy margin of defeat against England was not a true reflection of the competitive nature of the game.
Windies thrash Pakistan at Trent Bridge
The West Indies stormed to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in Friday’s World Cup fixture at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
Kallis: SA can go deep in this tournament
Proteas legend Jacques Kallis has backed the Proteas to recover strongly after the England defeat.
Ngidi: I wanted two wickets up front
Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has expressed his disappointment with his opening spell during the Proteas’ 104-run defeat to England at the Oval.
Faf: Amla blow unsettled Proteas batsmen
Faf du Plessis has explained how Hashim Amla’s concussion scare unsettled the Proteas dressing room during their chase of 312 at the Oval against England.
Experts react to Proteas thrashing
There was a strong reaction on Twitter after the Proteas’ 104-run defeat to England, here are some of the highlights.
Win margin surprised Morgan
Eoin Morgan expressed surprise by the size of England’s 104-run victory over South Africa in the opening game of the World Cup at the Oval, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.
Holder banks on Hope
Captain Jason Holder has outlined the positive effect batsman Shai Hope has had on the West Indies’ performances, ahead of Friday’s opening World Cup fixture against Pakistan at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
Sarfaraz: All teams are scared because of Pakistan
Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has hailed Pakistan’s unpredictability as a positive, ahead of Friday’s opening World Cup fixture against the West Indies at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
Five takeaways: England vs Proteas
SA Cricket Magazine picks up on five talking points after the Proteas’ 104-run defeat to England at the Oval on Thursday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Proteas player ratings: Few positives
The Proteas succumbed to defeat in their World Cup 2019 opening encounter against hosts England at the Oval. WADE PRETORIUS rates the South African players.
England overpower misfiring Proteas
The Proteas suffered a heavy 104-run defeat at the hands of World Cup favourites England in the tournament opener at the Oval, reports KHALID MOHIDIN.
Stokes' one-handed screamer
Ben Stokes took a sensational one-handed catch to remove Andile Phehlukwayo at the Oval.
Warner among Tendulkar's stars to watch
Australian batsman David Warner and England fast bowler Jofra Archer are among three players former India captain Sachin Tendulkar is really looking forward to watching perform during the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.
